Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : 4:14 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 01m at 10:39 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:33 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Feb 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:135.39:444.82:44-1.03:20-1.17:055:21Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri10:005.010:354.83:35-0.94:06-1.07:045:22Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:514.611:294.84:31-0.74:56-0.87:035:23Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:464.25:32-0.45:49-0.67:025:24Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:264.712:443.76:35-0.26:46-0.37:015:25Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:284.61:503.47:430.07:47-0.17:005:27Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:374.53:063.28:560.18:550.06:595:28Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:474.54:173.210:040.110:000.06:585:29Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri4:484.65:163.411:030.010:59-0.16:575:30Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat5:414.76:083.611:55-0.211:51-0.26:565:31Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun6:304.86:553.812:41-0.46:545:32New Moon11Sun
12Mon7:134.87:364.012:39-0.31:21-0.56:535:34New Moon12Mon
13Tue7:534.88:144.11:22-0.41:57-0.56:525:35New Moon13Tue
14Wed8:294.78:494.22:01-0.42:30-0.56:515:36New Moon14Wed
15Thu9:034.69:234.22:38-0.33:02-0.46:505:37Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri9:374.39:574.13:15-0.23:33-0.26:485:38Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat10:124.010:334.13:520.04:05-0.16:475:39Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:493.711:114.04:330.34:400.16:465:40Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon11:283.411:533.95:170.55:170.36:455:41First Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:113.26:060.76:000.46:435:42First Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:393.91:013.07:020.86:490.56:425:44First Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:353.92:072.98:080.87:490.56:415:45First Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:444.03:233.09:190.78:590.36:395:46Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat3:524.24:273.210:190.410:040.16:385:47Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun4:494.65:213.711:100.011:03-0.36:365:48Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:414.96:114.111:58-0.411:58-0.66:355:49Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue6:325.27:014.612:44-0.76:345:50Full Moon27Tue
28Wed7:215.47:495.012:51-1.01:28-1.06:325:51Full Moon28Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8535962)

Common Questions About Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ today?

Slack tide in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ is approximately 1:26 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ?

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 9% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ?

Tide predictions for Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ?

Tide data for Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ is sourced from NOAA Station #8535962. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8535962.

What is the moon phase in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ tonight?

Tonight the moon over Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ is Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated). This places Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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